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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,471.06, 15,706.73 and 2,679.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,471.06, 15,706.73 and 2,679.85 is: 4,019.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,471.06 : 15,706.73 = 2,679.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,471.06/15,706.73 = 2,679.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,471.06x = 15,706.73 × 2,679.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,471.06x = 42,091,680.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,091,680.39/10,471.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.81

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